2007 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 262

262 Car care The underside of the car also needs washing regularly, and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilities for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks. Clean the inside of window glass using a proprietary window cleaner. This is particularly important when the car is new, as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first. Keep the glass well polished, as this helps to prevent misting. Clean the outside of the windows with Saab washer fluid. This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windshield and impair the performance of the wipers. In the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at www.saabcatalog.com. Convertible: • If a pressure washer is used be heedful of the following recommendations: • on the lower part of the car (not higher than the door handles): max pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in. (20 cm). • on the upper part of the car: tax pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 32 in. (80 cm). • Do not use any drying chemicals or waterproofing agents. • Avoid automatic car washes. NOTICE Do not use alcohol-based cleaners on the plastic lenses of the front or rear lights, as these can cause a crackling effect on the lenses. The door mirrors should be folded in before the car enters an automatic car wash. Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. Wet brake discs reduce the performance of the brakes. Fixed antennae, such as for a mobile phone, must be removed if the car goes through an automatic car wash. Cars with Saab Parking Assistance: Do not spray the sensors or closer than 8 in. (20 cm) to the sensors with a pressure washer, as this can damage them. WARNING • Read and follow the instructions on the packaging of the recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents. We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop regarding recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents. • Never treat the soft top with hot wax or similar.